Max Height: 30, Avg. height: 25
Diameter: 2.75 inches
Hardiness: 0°F USDA Zone recommended 6b through 10
This uncommon bamboo has thick
culms in relation to its height. It is similar in shape to Phyllostachys
dulcis, but is smaller in total height and culm diameter. Compared to
other bamboos of similar height, such as P. decora, or P.
aureosulcata, the culms of P. acuta are thicker, with more
prominent nodes. It would be a good choice for a small sized grove,
rather than a dense privacy screen. This is why we categorize it
under the "Timber Bamboo" status.

The young culms have very little white wax and are a
darker green than most other Phyllostachys. Culms age to an
olive green with faint yellow mottling. Fresh cut culms also seem to
be very heavy and contain a higher moister content than other members of
this genus. New shoots have culm sheaths that are green with brown splotches
and margins. Sheath auricles are absent and blades slightly wavy.

We used to call this bamboo Phyllostachys preacox,
but have determined that, due to its shooting time (mid May usually), and
other morphological features, it is actually P. acuta. We have mostly
large container sizes available #15 - #25, up to 25 feet tall.